Leadership Covenant I will commit to Jesus by... Holding myself in check with regular inspec on by the Holy Spirit to walk by faith and live a life pleasing to God. Giving a en on to all that God is doing in my life, incorpora ng that into my faith story and being transparent with my story. I will commit to Community Bible Church and Groups Ministry by... Being prepared for each Group I lead. Being approachable to the par cipants in my Group. Turning in weekly a endance an roster informa on via F1 or to my Leader Support Administra ve Assistant. Contac ng the par cipants in my group on a regular basis new; absent; personal weekly touches. I will commit to increasing my influence by... Being an ac ve Member of Community Bible Church. Taking the Wise Counsel course, at my earliest convenience. Knowing my own personality type and Spiritual Gi s and using them to the glory of God. Seeking from the par cipants in my group those who can serve as appren ce leaders to encourage them to use their personality types and Spiritual Gi s to the glory of God. GROUPS Leadership Manual I will commit to increasing my influence by... Leading with other leaders meaning I will share accountability with at least two other leaders on a regular basis. Praying for and with my accountability leaders on a regular basis.. Holding all my posts on all social media in light of God s grace and Presence. Working in and outside of my home with integrity in light of God s Word. Being a team player helping to support other leaders as needed. Being led and leading others to consult God s Word above anything or anyone else.
Bible Dic onaries: Nelson s New Illustrated Bible Dic onary (Nelson) New Bible Dic onary (Tyndale) Commentaries: Nelson s New Illustrated Bible Commentary (Nelson) Believer s Bible Commentary (Nelson) Bible Atlases: Holman Bible Atlas (Holman) Nelson s Book of Maps and Charts (Nelson) Suggested Addi onal Training: Wise Counsel (Classes offered each semester through Care & Support) 29
Resources Pastors Suggested Reading: Leading Bible Discussions. James Nyquist and James Kuhatschek. InterVaristy Press. 1985. Living By the Book. Howard and William Hendricks. Moody Press. 1993. Crea ve Teaching Methods. Marlene D. Lefever. Cook Ministry Resources. 1996. Purpose Driven Life. Rick Warren. Zondervan. 1st edi on 2002 Communica ng for a Change. Andy Stanley and Lane Jones. Multnomah Books. 2006 Making Vision S ck. Andy Stanley. Zondervan. 2007 Next Genera on Leader. Andy Stanley. Multnomah Books. 2006 Bible Study Resources: Websites: communitybible.com/media/rightnowmedia/ biblegateway.com bible.crosswalk.com bluele erbible.org bible.org soniclight.com Chris Cagle Elva Ruiz Pastor Adult SportsLife Leader Support Admin. Assistant 210-477-1720 210-477-5219 ccagle@cbcmail.org eruiz@cbcmail.org Martha Fisher Donna Crawford Pastor Women s Groups and Online Groups Leader Support Assistant 210-477-1731 210-477-1753 mfisher@cbcmail.org dcrawford@cbcmail.org Elmer Hembree Lyn Brown Pastor SeniorLife Admin. Support 210-918-6691 210-477-5177 ehembree@cbcmail.org lbrown@cbcmail.org Jessica Korenek Elaine Moore Pastor Adult Groups, Chris an Growth Classes, WorkLife Admin. Assistant 210-918-6712 210-477-1760 jkorenek@cbcmail.org emoore@cbcmail.org Concordances: (keyed to your favorite Bible version) KJV Strongs, Youngs, Crudens Holman NASB Exhaus ve Concordance (Holman) Strongs NIV/ NASB Concordance (Zondervan) Tyndale NLT Complete Concordance (Tyndale) Kelly Simmons Vanessa Kayhoe Interim Pastor to Men Life Group Coordinator 210-918-6702 210-477-1721 ksimmons@cbcmail.org vkayhoe@cbcmail.org Katelin Callahan Young Adult Director 210-477-1733 kcallahan@cbcmail.org 1
Leader Tips Group Challenges: Contents Welcome and Overview... 3 Statement of Faith... 3 What We Believe... 4 Our Mission Statement... 7 Our Commitment to You... 7 Group Leader Expecta ons... 8 Benefits... 9 Roster/ Database Informa on... 10 Curriculum... 20 Par cipants/ Leaders... 21 How to Share your Story... 22 My Personal Tes mony... 23 Leader Tips... 25 Resources... 28 Leadership Covenant.30 1. Talkers Can be a cover-up for insecurity. Most of the me they don t realize they are domina ng. Sit next to them touch on the shoulder. Limit eye contact when you ask ques ons. Encourage others by asking for their comments. 2. Non-talkers Keep the group non-threatening. If necessary, remind everyone of the group covenant. Encourage them, but do not force them to talk. Compliment them (quietly) on their input/answers. That s a good point. I really appreciate what you said about that 3. What if you have a problem in the group? Don t ignore the problem. Correct in private - praise in public. Never be afraid to ask for help from your Group Pastor or Care & Support. 4. What if someone in the group needs advice? We are not experts in all areas, so be willing to listen to someone in your group, but know there are experts in all fields who may be able to help them be er. There are many excellent books in the bookstore rela ng to specific topics your par cipants may need advice about rela onships, divorce, addic ons, raising children and teens, etc. 5. Be familiar with how to refer someone to Care & Support for counseling or to one of their support classes. You will find this informa on on the CBC website under: h p://www.communitybible.com/get-involved/care-support/. 6. What if you collect money? Purchase gi card or CPS cer ficate for specific need. Present any cash collec on to your leader support administrator for CBC check request. 27
4. Discussion helps self-esteem. Hearing what someone else has dealt with in the past or present can and does give us courage to face our own lives. When real people discuss the issues of real life in the light of real faith, we begin to see our self as God sees us. 5. Discussion provides the leader with insight as to how they can minister to the group and to individuals in the group. Ask God for discernment to see past the presen ng issue to the root issue. God is likely to equip you with just the right word, prayer, scripture, or touch to minister to that par cular need. Learn to let silence be your friend. Silence is o en an open door for the Holy Spirit to move in the thoughts and hearts of all the par cipants. Silence can also give you, the leader, an opportunity to pray and discern what might best minister to an individual at this par cular me. Welcome and Overview Welcome to leadership at Community Bible Church and Adult Groups! You are about to partner with God in an effort to fulfill what is some mes referred to as The Great Commission, which is to make disciples, teaching them to follow God s Word. God gives us the promise of the Holy Spirit and He is always with you as you serve in the area of leadership. Your pastor and the Adult Groups Department are commi ed to equip you to u lize your unique gi s and talents, thus op mizing your leadership efforts. Feeling a bit anxious, maybe even unworthy about all of that? Remember, God does not always call the equipped. He will however, equip the called. Our prayer is that you will experience the joy and sa sfac on of just being a willing servant as you watch God work in some fairly incredible ways through your leadership. In fact, we can hardly wait to hear how God has worked in the lives of those in your Group. We want to give you the tools and encouragement you need to serve Christ in the manner in which He has called you. So, let s get started! Statement of Faith As Adult Group Leaders, you are extending the arms of Christ both inside and outside the walls of our church. You are building the bridge to Christ for many of our members, as well as sharing in the matura on process for others. Therefore, it is essen al that we are in unity regarding the basics of the Chris- an faith. All leaders are expected to familiarize themselves with the Statement of Faith of CBC, and to refrain from leading in ways that would be in contradic on to our Statement of Faith. 3
What We Believe Leader Tips God - is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He eternally exists in three dis nct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity). These three are co-equal and are one God. (Genesis 1:1,26,27, 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Ma hew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Peter 1:2) Jesus Christ - is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead a er three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. (Isaiah 9:6; Ma hew 1:22, 23; John 1:1-5; 14:10-30; Acts 1:9-11; Romans 1:3, 4; 6:6; 7:4-6; 8:1-4; 1 Corinthians 15:3, 4; 1 Timothy 6:14, 15; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 4:14, 15) The Holy Spirit - is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Chris an from the moment of salva on. He provides the Chris an with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer spiritual gi s when they are saved. Chris ans are to yield to and trust the Holy Spirit to enable them to live holy, loving, and produc ve lives that bear much fruit and glorify God. (John 16:7-13, 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; 2 Corinthians 3:17; Gala ans 5:25; Ephesians 1:13; 5:18) The Bible - is God's Word to us. It was wri en by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Chris an beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error. (Psalm 119:105, 160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5; 2 Timothy 3:16; 1:13; 2 Peter 1:20, 21) People - are made in the spiritual image of God and are to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God's crea on. Although every person has tremendous poten al for good, they are all marred by an a tude of disobedience toward God and His word called "sin". This sin has separated mankind from God. (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; 59:1,2; Romans 3:23) Salva on - is God's free gi to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by selfimprovement or good works. Only by trus ng in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we turn from our sin and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith. We are saved from hell to be with Jesus forever in Heaven. (John 14:6, 1:12; Romans 5:1; 6:23; Gala ans 3:26; Ephesians 2:8, 9; Titus 3:5) Use a Group Covenant (and share this in your first mee ng): 1. Commit to a end mee ngs. 2. Everyone par cipates and no one person dominates. 3. Respect each person s opinions. * Agree on essen al beliefs * Avoid an all must or none can stand on issues that are not essen al beliefs. 4. There is no such thing as a dumb ques on, answer or comment. 5. Anything said in the discussion is confiden al to that group. 6. Be respec ul to others (husbands, friends, etc.) when sharing with your group. 7. Understand that new members may be added to the group. Group Dynamics: 1. Discussion promotes ac on: * James 1:22-25. Discussion allows one to ponder and look intently at the material or godly principle. * Ma hew 7:24-27. Discussion encourages one to apply scriptural principles to life. 2. Discussion promotes openness: * When you hear someone else express what you are thinking, it gives you the courage to reveal your thoughts as well. 3. Discussion inspires the individuals in the group and provides reinforcement and clarifica on. * Ah I am doing something right! * If she can do that, so can I. * An ac ve listener mirrors what he/she hears to clarify what the person is saying, and asks open ended ques ons. * Group discussion can be a big encouragement to one another. 25
What We Believe Since that me, Jesus has done this in my life Jesus is doing this in my life today Bap sm - is immersing a willing Chris an under water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It is an act of obedience that iden fies a person with Jesus Christ. (Ma hew 28:19-20; Mark 1:9; Acts 8:36-39; 18:8) Repentance - is turning from your sins. There are several lists of sins against God in the New Testament. (Ma hew 4:17, 3:8, I Corinthians 6, Gala ans 5, Ephesians 4, Colossians 3, Romans 1, 2, I Timothy 3 and James) Eternal Security of the Believer- Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salva on for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot lose it. Salva on is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Chris an. It is the grace and power of God that gives us this security. We don't think a person can lose his or her salva on. Salva on is a gi based on the work of Jesus Christ, not our own. (John 10:28-29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25, 10:10, 14; 1 Peter 1:3-5) Eternity - People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or we will exist eternally with God through forgiveness and salva on. To be eternally separated from God is hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and hell are real places of eternal existence. (Ma hew 25:31-46; John 3:16; 14:17; Romans 6:23; 8:17-18; 1 Corinthians 2:7-9; Revela on 20:15) Denomina onal Affilia on - Community Bible Church is a conserva ve, evangelical, interdenomina onal Bible Church. We are not affiliated with any one denomina on or organiza on, but we work with all those who confess Jesus as Lord. (Psalms 133:1; Romans 12:16; 14:19; 15:5; Ephesians 4:4-6) Spiritual Gi s - are special abili es the Holy Spirit gives whenever, wherever, and to whomever He wants. These gi s always glorify Jesus and build up the church. We let the Spirit be in charge of His gi s. (Acts 2, Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12:14, Ephesians 4) Divorce and Remarriage - God hates divorce and so do about half the people who go through one. We do not encourage divorce. We encourage reconcilia on and restora on of marriage. We recognize divorce as the legal and binding dissolu on of a marriage. We do not make marriage, divorce, or remarriage the single qualifying or disqualifying issues for leadership in the church. (Deuteronomy 24, Jeremiah 3, Malachi 2, Ma hew 5:27-48, 19, Mark 10, Luke 16, 1 Corinthians 7) 5
What We Believe My Personal Tes mony Angels and Demons - are spiritual beings that work to carry out the purposes of God or Satan. (Daniel 6:22; Ma hew 4:10-11; Acts 12:7; Ephesians 6:10-18; Hebrews 1:14) Missions - We support missionaries and mission organiza ons on five of the seven con nents. Our main support goes to church-plan ng missionaries and organiza ons. (Ma hew 24:14, 28:18-20; Acts 1:7-8; Romans 15:20-22) Abor on - We are pro-life and take an ac ve stand against those who promote or support abor on. We show mercy and kindness to those who have had an abor on. (Jeremiah 1:5; Mark 9:36-37; Luke 18:15-17) My life before receiving Christ. Government - We encourage our members to educate themselves, vote, a end mee ngs, and get involved in government at all levels. (Romans 13, 1 Timothy 2:1-6) Church Membership - is a commitment between a Chris an and a local church, an agreement to support and encourage one another in life and ministry. (Acts 2:41). We do not contact your old church when you join CBC. Priesthood of Every Believer - The Bible teaches that every Chris an is called to full- me Chris an living, regardless of his or her voca on. We prac ce the truth that every believer is a minister by encouraging every member to find a place of service and ministry. Every believer has direct access to God through prayer and Bible reading. (1 Peter 2:5, Revela on 1:6) Tithing to the Local Church - At Community Bible Church, we prac ce thing for the support of Christ's body, the church, in obedience to God's Word. We recognize that giving 10% of our income is a Biblical principle that honors God and requires faith in God as our financial provider. (Proverbs 3:9; Malachi 3:10; Ma hew 23:23) Spirit-led Living - We believe the only way to live the Chris an life is by trus ng in God's Spirit within us. We seek to prac ce a daily dependence not on ourselves, but on Christ with us to enable us to live holy, loving, and produc ve lives that bear much fruit and glorify God! (Ephesians 5:18; Philippians 2:13; John 15:5) Telling Others About Christ - It is the privilege of every Chris an to share the Good News with those whom God brings into our lives. We share our personal experience about Christ and invite friends to church. (1 Peter 3:15) How I realized I needed Christ and when I received Him as Lord 23
How to Share your Story CBC Mission Statement That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched this we proclaim concerning the Word of Life. The life appeared; we have seen it and tes fy to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:1-3 (NIV) John very carefully gave tes mony about Jesus. The Apostle tes fies to what he had heard, seen, and touched. He wants his readers to know that Jesus is real. 1. Sharing a personal tes mony about Jesus is a wonderful and helpful way to witness. a. Throughout the en re New Testament, many, many examples are given of people who shared (the Samaritan woman, the blind man, John, etc.) b. There was this irresis ble urge by believers to tell others about Jesus. c. Three mes in the book of Acts, Paul uses his personal tes mony (Acts 9:1-22, Acts 22:3-16, Acts 26:9-10). 2. Every Chris an has a tes mony to share. a. Every tes mony is unique and interes ng. Every tes mony captures the a en on and holds an audience. b. Your tes mony is personal and cannot be refuted. 3. What is your tes mony? a. State briefly about your life and the condi on of your life before Christ. b. Give adequate details and precise informa on about how Jesus became the Lord and Savior of your life. c. Bring your tes mony up to date by sharing what Christ has done in your life since your 4. Tes mony helps: salva on, and what He is doing in your life today. a. Use a language that a non-chris an can understand. b. Prepare your story to be told in less than 3 minutes. Our Mission Statement To Reach, Teach and Help people in Jesus name through large group celebra on and small group ministry. Robert Emmi, Senior Pastor A CBC Leader is... 1 Timothy 3:1-13 Respected by others; Faithful to spouse; Even tempered; Accessible; Hospitable; Someone who searches God s Word for answers; Not addicted to drink, drugs; Gentle, not overbearing; Thick-skinned ; Not driven by money; prac ces a Chris an World View in every area of life; Respects and is respected by spouse, children, business; Serious-gives priority to leading others to Christ; Truthful transparent; Not driven by what a posi on of leadership buys you; Holds faith in Jesus Christ as the basis for everything else in life; Proven; Dependable; Watches his/her tongue: Minds their own business/family. Titus 1:5-9 Is Helpful; Wise; Fair; Reverent; Has good grip on self; Understands and can communicate the basics of faith, and the plan of salva on. Our Commitment to You Our commitment is to provide you with adequate training and equip you with resources to undergird your ministry. If we can t provide what you need for ministry, we will connect you with someone who can. We will: 1. Support you in prayer. 2. Assist with building your rosters. 3. Administra ve support help with copies, available supplies, reserving rooms, scheduling childcare and media support. 4. Adver se your Group through such means as Group Finder on the website, rack cards, Facebook, newsle ers and referrals. While we will do our best to promote your Group, the best form of adver sement is a personal invita on from you and others in your group. 7
Group Leader Expecta ons Par cipants/ Leaders 1. Your professed commitment to Jesus Christ that is demonstrated through personal Chris an growth and is a model of Spiritual leadership and lifestyle. (This also includes being morally responsible on social media outlets.) 2. Your commitment to the Adult Group Ministry Team, suppor ng the programs, ministry, and philosophy of CBC in general and through consistent a endance in Worship Services. 3. A Group must have a dedicated me of Bible study or devo on and prayer. 4. Report a endance each me your Group meets via the Connec on Center/Manage Group on the CBC website. Your roster is a great tool to help you Shepherd the flock God has entrusted to you. Use the informa on in your Group roster to send a group email or an individual email, phone call, or handwri en note of encouragement. 5. That you will be early for your group mee ng. You cannot be ready to minister if you are s ll ge ng the details worked out as people arrive. 6. That you maintain a No Gossip Zone in your Group. Tearing down of others or other ministries here at CBC will not be tolerated. Ma hew 18 clearly states that if you have a problem or a concern with an individual, you are to go directly to that person. Remember, if you are not a part of the problem or a part of the solu on, then you are par cipa ng in gossip. 7. Your commitment to not provide alcoholic drinks at any Group sponsored func ons, at Church, or in a private or public place. 8. Your teachable spirit exemplified by faithful a endance at various training sessions. 9. A desire to serve as a contribu ng member of the Adult Group Leadership Team, praying regularly for the par cipants in your ac vity or group. 10. A commitment to reach out to those who are not yet in the Kingdom, and a willingness to promote other CBC ministries and events. 11. Proper no fica on of changes to your mee ng schedule or setup, current study informa on, or any equipment problems you experience on the CBC campus. Please remember that some mes we may need a li le me to facilitate your change or repair request. Recruit Par cipants We don t have a Group if we don t have par cipants. Recrui ng is a major part of the success of the group. Recruit from those who a end CBC, as well as friends, family, co-workers, and others within our community. Use social media to extend an invita on to your group. Work to share the vision with the registered par cipants so that they will also recruit par cipants at their places of employment, neighborhoods, gyms, social media, etc. Recruit Appren ce Leaders Jesus trained his disciples all along the way from one city to another, in homes, on roo ops, at water wells, and on mountainsides. Ask for wisdom in iden fying the gi s and talents of the par cipants of your group. Encourage those members to use their gi s by asking them to serve where their natural gi s can be most demonstrated (for example, in administra on pos ng a endance; in hospitality hos ng social ac vi es). Delegate the teaching or group facili a on from me to me to someone else in the group. Encourage those iden fied as leaders to take leadership training and Wise Counsel. 21
Curriculum A note from your curriculum specialist: Welcome to Group Leadership! The role of the curriculum specialist is to help our Leaders find studies for their groups and make those studies available to them. We can help you navigate through what we have to offer and help you find the right one. How do I reach the curriculum specialist? You may call and leave a message at any me by phone at 210-477-5202 or at this email address: curriculum@communitybible.com The Curriculum office is located in thestore at CBC. Available hours are as follows: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am 2:00 pm Saturday: 4:00 pm 7:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am 3:00 pm What can I get? Approved group leaders may obtain DVD s and leader guide at no cost. For your convenience, these materials can be picked up in the CBC mail lobby from the Connec ons desk in the Leader Drop-off cabinet or at thestore. Upon finishing your study, leader materials need to be returned to thestore at CBC. Be sure to put your name on those items so that we can give you credit when we check it back in. Group par cipants may purchase their study guides and books, usually at a discounted price, through thestore at CBC. How does a Leader order materials? If you know what curriculum you want to request, please send an email to: curriculum@communitybible.com with the exact tle, author and ISBN number (located on the barcode of the book). You may also leave a message at 210-477-5202. If you need help finding a study for your group, let us know and we will gladly assist. How long does it take to get items if they have to be ordered? Allow 2-3 weeks for the arrival of your order, depending on the vendor. Once your order is placed we will call you with an es mated delivery date and as soon as your order arrives, you will be no fied. Your Curriculum Specialist is Failure to no fy your LSA when you are not mee ng on campus in a mely manner is inconsiderate to those planning to a end your class, as well as to our housekeeping and childcare staff. There is a CBC policy that should you fail to no fy of such changes three mes in a semester, your room reserva on may be canceled. Keep in mind that classroom space is in high demand and there are probably other groups wai ng for availability. Benefits to Leadership 1. You will grow in spiritual wisdom and strength as you serve in Group leadership ministry. 2. You will feel the personal sa sfac on of knowing you have been a vessel of God in sharing the love of Christ with those who par cipate in your group. 3. You will experience the joy of seeing others come to faith in Jesus Christ. 4. You will make an eternal investment by helping others assimilate Biblical truth into their lives and grow in their rela onship with Christ. 5. As you grow in servant leadership, your rela onship with Christ will flourish, and your prayer life will deepen. Spiritual Training The language of leadership is prayer and is the key to a successful leadership ministry. 1. Commit to pray for each person in your Group for the dura on of your group. a. Once you build your group roster, you will have the perfect prayer list. b. Be assured of praying in the will of God by praying the Word of God. 2. Pray that God will use you to develop a rela onship with every Group par cipant and be watching for ways to take your group along the con nuum of Spiritual growth. 3. Be available, within boundaries, to share God s love, power, grace and message of salva on with any and all of the par cipants in your Group. 9
Roster/ Database Informa on A prospect will look like this: In this case, the group leader invited a person to join the group. The prospect will reply to confirm or decline, and then can be added as a member. Once you have made contact with the prospect and you and the prospect feel your Group would be a good fit for them, you may: You can manage your Group by going to our website at www.communitybible.com. Select My Account from the bo om of the main home page. Add the prospect from you Roster tab, knowing their name and phone/email. Click the Allow icon at the top right of your screen. The prospect will be sent an email to confirm. Once they accept the invita on to join your Group, they will be automa cally added to your roster. When you contact the prospect, and they have reasons for not being able to join your Group, or if you have not received a response (a er at least three a empts to contact them), click the Deny icon and this will close and remove this prospect from your page. This selec on does not send any kind of communica on to the 19 prospect.
The Prospect tab allows you to: Manage a prospect. A prospect is someone who is interested in your Group, or someone who you have invited via email and wai ng on a response. When you receive a prospect, visit with the person about your Group and what they are looking for. If a contact phone number is not given, send an email introducing yourself and give a brief descrip on of your Group. If you have not already created an account, you will be required to create an account to access your groups. If you have an account, please sign in with your email and password. 11
To post a endance: To access your Groups select Your Groups. Click the drop down menu to select Add your new event. Select the date and me. Select which members were in a endance on that day and click Save a endance. This ac on creates a history for your group and for the individual. 17
The A endance tab allows you to: Enter your Group s a endance for each mee ng and event. This a endance number is reported to your LSA and to church leaders. Track a endance over a period of me. Select the Group you would like to access. If you do not see the Group you re looking for, contact your LSA. 13
The Roster tab allows you to: The Dashboard tab allows you to see your Group loca on, basic informa on and descrip on. Should any changes need to be made to this page s informa on about your Group, please contact your LSA. Invite someone you can email someone through the Group Manager. Add someone to your group you must know their name and email and/or phone. Remove someone from your group click on their name, click on Ac ons on the right side of the screen, click Remove From Group. Send an email this func on allows you to email your en re roster or only specific people on your roster. Download your roster. 15